oeln

Thanks! I guess I'd qualify that partly by extending the time frame of 'initiation': I think it'll often be ethically justifiable to inflict violence on a person who tortured or killed one's partner, for instance, even if the potential to defend them, or to prevent that initial use of force, no longer exists. I think it'd often be ethically indefensible not to, in fact. I do know this inevitably leads to the death penalty, etc. but the problem there involves other things. I believe the intent and level of violence used or threatened ought to be informed by the details of the event, too.

Intro from oeln in US-WI: posting quickly because I joined the other day and don't want to put it off. I'd list a few personal interests but lately they'd include a bit of everything: definitely the political topics and the initiation/threat of force by government, though I do 'believe' in 'ethically' justified violence (not only defensive) and I've not ever identified as a pacifist. I'll likely bring that up elsewhere later on; but for now I think I'll lurk quietly for a time until I've taken in the feel of the boards, etc. I've truly enjoyed quite a few of the podcasts/videos, and look forward to doing that..